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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.05, 260.82 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.05, 260.82 and 137.54 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.05 : 260.82 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.05/260.82 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.05x = 260.82 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.05x = 35,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,873.18/174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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